Director of Career Integration and Workforce Development

Requisition Number: S02052P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: E34

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Director of Career Integration and Workforce Development is responsible for overseeing employer relations, creating career readiness and life design programs, driving development initiatives, and promoting student and alumni success in the workforce. They are responsible for creating a comprehensive program to connect WSU students and alumni with industry partners, generating career pathways for WSU students. This role requires a strategic leader who is passionate about supporting students’ career development and strengthening connections between the university and industry partners. Must be able to work some evening hours and weekends as the position may require irregular office hours. 

Required Qualifications:

Required: 

• Master’s degree in Business, Counseling, Advising, Higher Education, or a related field.

• 3 years professional staff supervision experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: 

• 5 years experience working in a leadership role within a university setting, with supervision responsibilities of staff and student employees.

• Strong project management, organization, and attention to detail to oversee multiple initiatives.

• Proficient (or demonstrate ability to be proficient) in Microsoft office, google suite, zoom, student success technology platforms, instructional platforms, budget management tools, etc.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with fundraising and development activities, including donor stewardship and event planning.

• Familiarity with trends and best practices in employer recruitment and career readiness curriculum.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 04/17/2025

Review Date: 05/22/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $85,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/benefits/Benefits-Information/Exempt-Benefits-2024-25.pdf.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin May 22, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. 

Physical Activity of this position: Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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